BBC did not contact Lord McAlpine or show his accuser a photograph of Lord McAlpine

Michael Crick, once of Newsnight and now at Channel 4, reveals the astonishing story of shoddy journalistic practices that led to a frenzy of internet-based accusations against former Thatcher-era Tory Treasurer, Lord McAlpine. Crick wonders if Theresa May would have even announced the two inquiries of earlier this week if BBC's Newsnight had carried out proper due diligence in the first place.